Damn, I've been doing it wrong for years apparently. I just remove the bushing first with a wrench and use that to control the spring and guide rod coming out the front before I pull the slide. Who knew?
Mark
Whatever works for you..lol
Now I have to go field strip my 1911 just to try the paperclip method...
Mark
Many people like to argue that question.
1911 flgr
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